#241 Mailbag! Plated Trainers and Achilles Pain? Do I Need a Post-Run Routine!? How Do Orthotics Effect Shoes?

Update: 2025-05-07

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Time for a mailbag where we answer your questions! Matt and David team up to discuss returning to running after achilles tendinopathy, training in plated shoes, post-run routines, and more. Want your questions answered? DM us on Instagram or email us at doctorsofrunning@gmail.com.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Intro
4:27 - Returning to running after achilles tendinopathy
16:31 - Run-related conferences for sports medicine professionals
20:57 - The effect on orthotics on heel drop
24:39 - Similar stability shoes to the Mizuno Wave Inspire
30:17 - Plated trainers & achilles pain
35:17 - Post-run routine recommendations
42:29 - Wrap-up

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